The Hatteras ferry crossing is FREE and takes about 1 hour. It makes up to 40 departures a day depending on the season.
If you're making a daytrip to Ocracoke, please plan to arrive at the Hatteras ferry landing as early as possible for the first-come, first-served ferry. Be an early bird and you won't wait in line! The busiest spring, summer, and fall daytripping days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. You can avoid a long wait by arriving at the ferry before 9am, or visiting Ocracoke on Monday, Friday, and/or the weekend.
The schedule can be subject to change due to weather conditions and traffic. It's always a good idea to call ahead at (252)-996-6000. Enjoy the ride!
For NCDOT ferry route information, schedules, and reservations, click here.
You can also get information or make a reservation by calling 1-800-BY-FERRY.
01/11/2014 - 12:38
M/V Cedar Island captain & crew receive “Extra Mile Award.”
12/31/2013 - 17:17
Minor changes were made after traffic research and local stakeholder consultation.
12/23/2013 - 02:41
Dredging work needed in Hatteras Inlet ferry channel.
12/17/2013 - 17:58
The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division announced today that its Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry route will temporarily be switching to the “alternate” route across Hatteras Inlet while the U.S. Coast Guard places buoys in the state navigation channel.
12/15/2013 - 21:35
The bridge is open and the emergency ferry route will end on Monday.
12/15/2013 - 02:29
Governor Pat McCrory and Transportation Secretary Tony Tata announce the reopening of the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge on N.C. 12 at 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
12/13/2013 - 19:57
Additional sonar scan scheduled for Sunday.
12/13/2013 - 19:53
The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division today released its holiday schedule for the 2013 Christmas holiday.
12/11/2013 - 15:16
The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold public hearings in January regarding the proposed project to implement long-term improvements to N.C. 12 in the Rodanthe breach area.
12/09/2013 - 23:56
Additional inspections expected later this week.